High 'n' Dry
Def Leppard · 1981
50 min · 12 tracks · hard rock
High-energy riffs and soaring vocals define this hard rock cornerstone, encapsulating the spirit of early 80s arena rock.
Why this album works
'High 'n' Dry' is notable for featuring 'Bringin’ On the Heartbreak', which became one of Def Leppard's signature songs and helped to elevate them into mainstream consciousness. The album's raw energy and production marked a significant moment in the evolution of heavy metal in the early 1980s, influencing countless bands in the genre.
- Best for
- steady energetic flow throughout high-energy riffs for sing-alongs late-night party anthems
- Context
- Released on July 11, 1981, 'High 'n' Dry' was Def Leppard's second studio album, following their debut 'On Through the Night' in 1980. At this point, the band was solidifying their sound and gaining traction in the hard rock scene, setting the stage for their later commercial success with 'Pyromania'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Crush 40· Holograf
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Let It Go Standout 4:43
- 2 Another Hit and Run Standout 4:58
- 3 High ’n’ Dry (Saturday Night) 3:26
- 4 Bringin’ On the Heartbreak Standout 4:33
- 5 Switch 625 3:03
- 6 You Got Me Runnin’ 4:22
- 7 Lady Strange 4:38
- 8 On Through the Night 5:06
- 9 Mirror, Mirror (Look Into My Eyes) 4:07
- 10 No No No 3:13
- 11 Bringin’ On the Heartbreak (remix) 4:33
- 12 Me & My Wine (remix) 3:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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